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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,283, 1,449,681.54 and 335,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,283, 1,449,681.54 and 335,195.80 is: 502,882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,283 : 1,449,681.54 = 335,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,283/1,449,681.54 = 335,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,283x = 1,449,681.54 × 335,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,283x = 485,927,163,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,927,163,545.53/966,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,882.87

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